Payette teacher awarded $75,000 at surprise school ceremony
A Payette teacher received a $75,000 award. He plans to use the funds to purchase new machinery to modernize his curriculum.
Tyson Smith wants to buy new machinery to update his curriculum for modern industry standards with the prize money.
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